Jefferson Pilot is a large NC insurance company. One of their holdings was WBTV & WBT radio for about 60 years…from the 40’s until 2000 or so when the properties were sold. Both stations had a huge heritage since they were the first broadcast stations in the Carolinas. WBT in 1922 and WBTV in 1949. [...][Continue Reading...]

Another Jefferson Pilot reunion luncheon! 3 or 4 times a year the WBTV & WBT staff, that are left, get together to remember what we did for each other and Charlotte, 40-50 years ago. When it’s happening, you don’t appreciate each other as much; now we go back and reminisce and thank each other again…and [...][Continue Reading...]

n 1955 Jefferson Pilot Broadcasting, WBT-WBTV, moved from the Wilder building to ‘Fulfillment Hill’ on West Morehead where it still is today. WBT signed on in 1922, like the second station in the country. It became known as the “Colossus of the South” in the 1950’s. WBTV signed on with Jim Patterson in 1949. Both [...][Continue Reading...]

The faces of yesterday bring a feeling of warmth. A blink of an eye was 40-50 years ago. We all have the same smile, It’s just wrapped with a few more lines and pounds. The men wear their pants too high, The ladies regret their waistlines. One said…”I used to be a 23 and now [...][Continue Reading...]